More of Jake and Jack!

Riding together at TargetJake driving while Jack pushes the pedal
Right before Jakes near death experience, video below!

Cousin Fights...they start young

You know you are good friends with someone, when you can fight and then still love each other!

What happened to my baby???

Jake is just so big now it is nuts. He is full walking and it still catches me off guard. The other day something fell on the floor (Jake threw it on the floor because he didn't like it, another blog entry in it's self) he walked right around the corner, leaned on my back and played with my hair. He is so sweet and lovable still, but just so big. He is also talking all day long. Who knows what about, but it is fun to try and figure out.

The newest of the new is the separation anxiety. It has kicked in full gear! He is in major mommy and daddy mode. I remember Jack going through this, but I didn't see it coming this fast. He is okay if he knows the people he is around, but today for example we went to church. Well, we tried to go to church. He normally loves the nursery and plays with all the new toys. Today, Jake wouldn't have it. We gave it a good shot too. He was just so upset. He had tears streaming down his red little face and could barely breathe the second I turned my back. I felt terrible. I guess we just have to keep trying and give him extra kisses and hugs when we get back. Any advice fellow mommies?

What we've been up to lately...

Playing in the outside whenever we can
Having some tantrums, super fun!
Eating blocks, trying to sort them

Jon and I took Jake to Barnes and Noble for new books and he LOVED the train table

Walking like crazy

Making Tiger sounds

Back Yard Fun

Yesterday the weather was just perfect. Jill and I took advantage and walked to the bagel shop then played outside with kids afterwards! Here are few pics of the kiddies!

Jack holding Jake's hand... could they be any cuter?

Little Brooke with her bow, soo sweet

New York, New York!

Saturday night Jon had a "boys" night in Boston and I had a girls night in NYC. It was so wonderful. My girlfriends from college and I try getting together a couple of times a year. We hope to do it forever! It has been a little harder for me since Jake was born. So I have missed a few girls nights here and there. This weekend we all met up in NYC. (Laura, you were missed) We went out to dinner and had tapas. SO YUMMY! It was nice t catch up and just spend quality time together. It was also fun to get all dressed up and stay out past 8:00!!! I was reminded of how special and amazing my friends are. I feel lucky to have a circle of girls that I completely trust and love. On Sunday morning, I had breakfast with my brother and Katie which was an added bonus to the weekend. A HUGE thank you to Mommel and Poppel (Jon's parents) for watching Jake!!! You guys treating him like a king as usual!

A little sunshine and.... toilet paper

This week has been a funny one. Monday was so beautiful that Jake and I went to the park wearing only sweatshirts. It was so nice and made me wish for warm weather. It was amazing how much more he can do at the park now. He was "walking" around and climbing. It was great.

Then, today we woke up to another coating of white snow. We have been inside a lot lately. So, we are both getting creative with how to keep ourselves occupied. Jake discovered that toilet paper is very fun!